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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting / probably the foot / caster from a late post medieval piece of furniture (1650-1750). The plate is broadly cylindrical in shape and hollow with an irregular shaped mouth and small circular hole in the base. It is likely that this hole would have aided the securing of the tapered leg, within the upper socket and may also have held a cast or small cork pad. The outer edges of the fitting are decorated with an inverted acorn shape design. The plate is a mid-green colour with an even and polished patina. The fitting measures 39mm length, maximum 26mm diameter, the upper mouth / socket measures 14.1mm x12mm, and the lower hole has a diameter of 6.3mm. It weighs 51.8 grams. It is possible that this fitting could also be interpreted as a horse plume holder; however, these seem to have a conical section to them.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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